Annual Galena Triathalon & Duathalon
Date: May 17, 2008
Ph: 877-Go Galena
The Galena Triathlon & Duathlon is a challenging point-to-point sprint distance race held in picturesque Jo Daviess County. This popular event has been named one of the "top 10" sprint triathlons in the U.S. by USA Triathlon (USAT).
Donnybrook in the Park
Date: June 13-14, 2008
Location: White Park
Ph: 815-591-9963
Irish music festival featuring live entertainment by Donnybrook, The Lads, Terrapin Ridge Ramblers, One Hat Band and bands throughout the night. Dancing by the Claddagh School of Irish Dance, BBQ, shopping, boat rides and fun.
Fort Days and the Gathering of Elizabeths
June 28 & 29, 2008
Costumed interpreters will engage guests in activities and adventures in history. Experience life inside the Fort with militia drills, hearth cooking and much more. The Village of Elizabeth will come alive celebrating its rich heritage, and anyone named Elizabeth is invited to join us for a wonderful weekend celebrating the bravery and spirit of frontier women everywhere!
The Glorious Independence Day Celebration
July 5, 2008
Join the settlers at the Apple River Fort as they bravely celebrate Independence Day. Despite the ongoing war, the neighbors will gather at the fort to commemorate America’s fight for independence from Britain. There will be military speeches and demonstrations, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, an 1830’s version of baseball, games and much more.
Annual Classic Chevy Show
Date: July 4, 2008
Ph: 815-947-2007
Car show featuring all-Chevy and Chevy-powered cars and trucks and a class for all GM vehicles. Swap space available. Music and food. Entries will be judged. Registration from 9 a.m. to Noon. Show from Noon-3 p.m. $12 entry fee per car, donation for spectators.
Rodeo Days
Date: July 6-8, 2008
Location: Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Ph: 800-892-2269
Celebrate the freedom of the USA with our amazing 4th of July festivities. The gala includes live music, dancing, two rough ridin' rodeos and fireworks at Shenandoah Riding Center. A weekend of activities for adults and children and our Firecracker 5K Race.
Galena- Farm Fun Day,
July 14
815-858-2235
Galena Territory Marina. Activities include milking a cow, making butter and ice cream, agricultural related arts and crafts, learning about farm machinery and visiting the animals in the mobile petting zoo.
Annual Willow Folk Festival
Date: August 9-10, 2008
Location: Willow United Methodist Church
Ph: 815-947-3789
Amateur and professional bluegrass, country and spiritual singers with acoustic musicians performing on a country church lawn. Homecooked food available.
Annual Tour of Historic Homes - http://www.galenahistorymuseum.org/tourhomes.htm
Date: September 27-28, 2008
Ph: 815-777-9129
Guided tour of four privately owned and beautifully furnished houses. Tour includes admission to the Galena/Jo Daviess County History Museum, housed in the Daniel Barrows Mansion built in 1858.
Halloween Parade
Date: October 2008
Location: Downtown Galena
Description: Come one, come all -- to the most "SPOOK-TACULAR" Halloween Parade in the Tri-State Area. Hundreds of floats, candy, and prizes await you at the Annual Halloween Parade. Halloween Parade information is available here. Free.
GalenaCountry Fair - http://www.galenacountryfair.org/
Date: October 11-12, 2008
Location: Grant Park Ph: 815-777-0817
Galena Country Fair features more than 150 vendors selling original, handmade arts, crafts and fine arts. Farmers’ markets with apples, pumpkins and honey; Country bake shop offering home-baked breads, pies and pastries; Gazebo Garden serving a European breakfast and Galena Cellars Winery wines. Fair favorites including caramel apples, hand-cut french fries, funnel cakes and baked potatoes. Live entertainment, children’s games, silent auction and raffle. Donation $1.
